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One who lives a footloose, carefree life is sometimes called a gypsy.
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Each year, tens of thousands of Irish Travellers and Gypsies, as many still refer to themselves, gather in rural England for the Appleby Horse Fair.
From New York Times ● Jul. 17, 2023
One of Europe's biggest annual gatherings of Gypsies and travellers could become a ticketed event if proposals get the go ahead.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2022
A bearded, burly man, Williams was a talented musician who wrote songs, sang and played a Fender Stratocaster guitar in bands, including the Crazy Texas Gypsies.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2022
You can buy coffee and cake for about $7, or try one of the cocktails listed on brown paper menus: Whistling Gypsies, Hello Sailors.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 17, 2022
She said that it was really fun with everyone all dressed up and dancing to good music played by a deejay instead of The Gypsies of the Allegheny.
From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky
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